Founded in 1981, at around the same time as the Xiamen Special Economic Zone, it was originally known as Lujiang Industrial University. The past three decades has witnessed our fast growth. A college for first-line professionals for Xiamen Special Economic Zone in its first years, XMUT is today a provincial first-tier university with global ambitions and reach.
Our mission is to help students develop and apply knowledge, skills and abilities for real world success through competency-based and industry-informed learning and teaching. Altogether, XMUT offers 56 undergraduate and graduate programs so designed to a student body of 21,000, including international students from more than 10 countries.
XMUT’S research and development is constantly accelerating. We have been at the top of Fujian Province’s rankings for the number and funding of research projects since 2007.
A university of applied science and technology, XMUT is devoted to applied research through our established research centers, a number of which were built in joint efforts with renowned companies such as KingLong Motor Group and ABB(China) as well as prestigious universities such as Newcastle University, Nagoya University(Japan) and University of Regina. We have research funding at both national and international level, including two joint research projects funded by China’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA).
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Based on 9 reviews
Good to join and nice environment to study. The university provided sufficient food choices to international and local student. Also, sport facilities and library is completed for students to balancing physical and mental health.
Everything was really good from lectures to the accommodation and everything
The environment is pleasant, the food is good, and the people are friendly. You can meet diverse individuals from different countries. The education here is above average, with many professional lecturers willing to assist you after class. However, the facilities are often broken or under maintenance.
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By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 103 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
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| 2053 | 2144 | 2041 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
To be accommodated in on-campus dorms at 2000 YUAN/year for one occupancy for one room shared by 4 students.
Libraryis to the right of the Information Center.
Internet is available in the computer lab on the 2nd floor of the library, along with a teachers' resource room. The students who want to go inside need to show their e-card.
With a goal to help achieve a better communication between students and teachers, XMUT Students’ Union organizes various clubs which aims to enrich students’ experiences in XMUT.
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